# SoCal511 vs Whizplan

The clearest difference is rating: Whizplan at 5.0 against SoCal511's 3.8. Whizplan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). SoCal511's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Whizplan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SoCal511 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Whizplan holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SoCal511 has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SoCal511 | Whizplan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socal511/id1515636499/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whizplan/id6758302876/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Los Angeles County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies](https://appshunter.io/developer/843382837) | [Whizplan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872081677) |

## What reviewers say

### SoCal511

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socal511/id1515636499)

Access real-time transit and traffic information for Southern California. Get arrival times, traffic alerts, and plan multi-modal trips with turn-by-turn navigation.

**Highlights:** Real-time bus and train arrival times, Traffic alerts and congestion updates, Emergency and event notifications, Park and Ride location information, Multi-modal trip planner, Turn-by-turn navigation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Whizplan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/whizplan/id6758302876)

This travel companion transforms complex risk data into actionable safety guidance for your trips. It provides real-time alerts, AI-powered safety planning, and secure document storage. Stay ahead of the unexpected with global coverage for over 200 countries.

**Highlights:** Real-time risk alerts, AI-powered safety planning, Digital security vault for documents, One-tap emergency assistance, Global coverage for 200+ countries

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Business Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| 50 Searches | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 Fast Searches | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 searches | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SoCal511 free?

SoCal511 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Whizplan free?

Whizplan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SoCal511 or Whizplan?

Whizplan is rated higher. SoCal511 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Whizplan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do SoCal511 or Whizplan have ads?

Neither SoCal511 nor Whizplan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SoCal511 or Whizplan?

SoCal511 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Whizplan every 5 weeks. Most recently, SoCal511 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Whizplan on September 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*